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2023 NBA Handicapping – Lakers vs. Minnesota
(38-38) Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (39-38)
Date: Friday, March 31st
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Venue: Target Center, Minnesota, Illinois
Moneyline Odds: Lakers +105 | Timberwolves -120 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Lakers +1.5 | Timberwolves -1.5
Today’s NBA Betting Total: 233
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First thing to remember, the road Lakers come into this one off a 121-110 road win over the Chicago Bulls—a game in which they entered as 3.5 point favorites and covered for the third time in their last four outings.
The home Timberwolves come into this one off a 107-100 road loss to the Phoenix Suns, in which they entered as 6-point underdogs and failed to cover for the just the second time in their last five outings.
Without any further ado, let’s get to this Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup.
ATS
The Lakers are 37-38-1 overall against the spread on the season, 17-19-1 ATS as the away team and 5-5 ATS in their last 10 overall.
Additionally, the Timberwolves are 37-40 against the spread on the season, 18-20 ATS as the home team and 5-5 ATS in their last 10 overall.
Season Series
So far, these teams have faced off twice during the 2022-23 regular season—both on Fridays.
- Friday, October 28 @ Minnesota: Timberwolves 111 – Lakers 102
- Friday, March 3 @ Los Angeles: Timberwolves 110 – Lakers 102
Friday marks the third and final meeting between these two squads.
Lakers
Season Stats
Offense
Overall, the Lakers enter this one scoring 116.4 points per game—a number that ranks 10th in the league.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Lakers score 111.2 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 22 spot so far this season—tied with none other than the Timberwolves.
Defense
Overall, defensively, this team is allowing 116.6 points per game. That number ranks 21st in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 111.6 per 100 possessions—a number that also ranks 15th across the league.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Scotty Pippen Jr., G (Day-to-Day)
- Mo Bamba, C (OUT)
Minnesota Timberwolves
Season Stats
Offense
The Timberwolves enter this one scoring 115.7 points per game—a number that ranks 12th across the NBA.
Also, when looking at the advanced stats, the Timberwolves score 111.2 points per 100 possessions, putting them in the No. 22 spot so far this season—as already mentioned, a tie with the Lakers.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 115.9 points per game, which ranks 18th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 111.2 per 100 possessions, which ranks 11th.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
Summarizing the injury report…
- Austin Rivers, SG (Day-to-Day)
- Taurean Prince, PF (Day-to-Day)
- Jaylen Nowell, SG (Day-to-Day)
- Matt Ryan, F (OUT)
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Trends:
- First, Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Friday games.
- Also, Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
- On the other hand, Timberwolves are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.
- Furthermore, Timberwolves are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Free Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Prediction:
ESPN.com’s Matchup Predictor is split even at 50 percent-50 percent ahead of Friday night’s contest.
Oddsmakers have set the spread at Minnesota -2.
If you couldn’t tell, this has the potential to be one of the more explosive matchups going into the weekend.
Lakers’ Time to Shine
Nobody’s going to describe the Lakers as world-beaters, and many don’t view them as any sort of contenders. But with the LeBron James and Anthony Davis both suiting up, and with key rotation players like Austin Reaves stepping up, L.A. does feel primed for a strong finish to the regular season.
That theme should continue on Friday. The Lakers have won four out of their last five straight-up, and I don’t expect that to change going into the weekend.
If you’re looking at this game Friday night, give it to the road Lakers both against the spread and straight up.
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